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    Chlorine generators and chloramines

    Hello all, I continue to see claims by both manufactures of these products (electrolytic chlorine generators) as well as some trade groups, that these systems eliminate or at least minimize the formation of chloramines. Here is an example taken from APSP fact sheet. "The chlorine that’s produced...
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    digital testing

    has anyone had any good or bad experiences with the myron ultrapen serieshttp://www.myronl.com/products/digital_nav.htm?
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    Filter on a booster pump - commercial application

    Thanks linen and mas985 for both of your responses. Very much appreciated! I have learned a lot over the years from TFP. It is a great resource and many topics overlap into commercial applications. I have turned a lot of operators on to this site and they have benefited as well. Thanks again.
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    Filter on a booster pump - commercial application

    I agree with everything you said and yes a properly constructed and operated spa should be adequate. My experience has been that, especially in condo settings in ski country, there is little supervision and enforcement with respect to max bather load and showering requirements. Although there is...
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    Filter on a booster pump - commercial application

    Hello all, In case I never introduced myself properly, I am a state public pool inspector. That's right...I'm the devil himself. Along with inspections, I also conduct design review for renovations and new construction. Like most pool inspectors, I don't have the opportunity to actually operate...
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    UV and Chloramines

    UV systems have been by all accounts, a very effective means for treating chloramines ( along with proper ventilation, filtration, etc) in indoor pools. Commercial outdoor pools typically have very low levels of chloramines. With air circulation being a non-issue, how much can the Sun's UV rays...
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    SWG in commercial pool code

    In NC public pool code the following requirement is listed: "...have a generator that is capable of feeding a chlorine dosage equivalent to four and one-half (4.5) pounds of available chlorine per day for each ten thousand (10,000) gallons of pool capacity" Can someone tell me how that is...
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    Bromine and ORP

    Our state code requires a minimum of 650 mv when measuring ORP but it doesn't distinguish between chlorine or bromine. Will ORP readings be the same whether chlorine or bromine is used? I have read a lot about mv being used as a measure of sanitization but nothing about the disinfectants...
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    Chemistry of Chloramines - indoor commercial pool

    ["Depending on the nature of the CC, even MPS may not get rid of it."] Could you explain this a little further. I am also curious about Medium pressure UV and chloramines. What exactly are the by-products?
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    Chemistry of Chloramines - indoor commercial pool

    I know that it is an oxidizer but can you speak to it's ability to sanitize as well?
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    Chemistry of Chloramines - indoor commercial pool

    How much CC will a typical MPS dosage (1lb/10,000 gal) treat?